Never touched, Still in rod tube. Cork plastic still on. Life-time warranty, It weighs 8.5ozs and is a quick/moderate action. The 12'4" 8/9-wt. is the perfect length for fishing small to medium rivers and offers plenty of power for long casts. This double-hand rod is so lightweight it casts like a single-hand rod, making fly control extremely easy. I bought this rod for $210. Great Rod, for the new spey roder. Email me at steelieboy4life@yahoo.com for questions.